As a freelance orchestral manager, I have worked on a range of professional events from big open-air orchestral concerts, to private high-end functions and parties. Summary of role and experience gained:• Managing an orchestra of freelance musicians who are often unfamiliar with their surroundings. • Advancing for performances and liaising with staff on large festival stages. • Stage management skills at large open-air prom-style orchestral concerts.• Setting up and… Show more As a freelance orchestral manager, I have worked on a range of professional events from big open-air orchestral concerts, to private high-end functions and parties. Summary of role and experience gained:• Managing an orchestra of freelance musicians who are often unfamiliar with their surroundings. • Advancing for performances and liaising with staff on large festival stages. • Stage management skills at large open-air prom-style orchestral concerts.• Setting up and rigging microphones and other technical equipment relevant to live orchestra performance and recording. • Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve in unpredictable and varied situations.• Putting the needs of musicians first with a high attention to health and safety regulation, and risk assessing unfamiliar environments. Show less

Leeds Conservatoire is a leading UK Conservatoire offering a range of degrees and courses in all genre of music. The Conservatoire encourages collaboration between genres and disciplines and as a result, students take creative risks to push the boundaries of music-making. I am responsible for planning, budgeting, designing and delivering around 150 public performances and 100 student workshops and masterclasses each year, both on and off campus. Working with academic heads of department… Show more Leeds Conservatoire is a leading UK Conservatoire offering a range of degrees and courses in all genre of music. The Conservatoire encourages collaboration between genres and disciplines and as a result, students take creative risks to push the boundaries of music-making. I am responsible for planning, budgeting, designing and delivering around 150 public performances and 100 student workshops and masterclasses each year, both on and off campus. Working with academic heads of department to I draw together an artistically relevant and educationally stimulating series of workshops, masterclasses and performances for Leeds Conservatoire students. This involves financial responsibility and budget planning, project planning skills, and live event delivery across a range of projects, from bespoke workshops and masterclasses targeted at selected students, to large scale and open access events including opera, orchestras, big bands and choirs. Show less

The Welsh Sinfonia is a professional chamber orchestra based in South Wales. The orchestra holds an annual concert series in Cardiff, whilst also performing in other venues all around Wales.Summary of role:• To be point of contact for all members of the orchestra.• Booking of players for concerts, and artist liaison. • Knowledge in the drafting of contracts in accordance with ABO/MU agreement.• Planning, booking and scheduling orchestral rehearsals.• Understanding of… Show more The Welsh Sinfonia is a professional chamber orchestra based in South Wales. The orchestra holds an annual concert series in Cardiff, whilst also performing in other venues all around Wales.Summary of role:• To be point of contact for all members of the orchestra.• Booking of players for concerts, and artist liaison. • Knowledge in the drafting of contracts in accordance with ABO/MU agreement.• Planning, booking and scheduling orchestral rehearsals.• Understanding of orchestral concert procedures.• Liaising with, and working alongside concert venues and their staff.• Helping to building, maintain and strengthening links with other arts organisations. Show less